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The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

4.0 star property
Luxury inn with free breakfast and restaurant

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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board
American cuisine
Garden
Property entrance
The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant, beside a scenic golf course, offers a quiet escape with garden grounds and beautiful views. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast, explore nearby attractions, and savor local specialties and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ฿6,640
฿7,304 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Sept 30 - Oct 1
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Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Manchester, The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Equinox Preservation Trust and Emerald Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sugar Shack and Vermont Summer Festival. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowshoeing.
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17-39 West Rd, Manchester, VT, 05254

What's nearby

  • Golf Club at Equinox - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Museum of Fly Fishing - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Equinox Preservation Trust - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Manchester Designer Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hildene - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Albany, NY (ALB-Albany Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stewart's Shops - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Works Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zoey's Double Hex - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant

Luxury upscale inn next to a golf course
Free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant. The on-site restaurant, The Reluctant Panther, features American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant offer comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and limited housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Reluctant Panther

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Up to 7 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

As of 30 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant on 26 Oct 2025 start from ฿6,640.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury inn is within a 5-minute walk of Green Mountain National Forest and Golf Club at Equinox. American Museum of Fly Fishing and Southern Vermont Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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